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industrial art.
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an earlier dale than in any other country, and we find here the reason why
Swedish textile-art now stands absolutely foremost and without a
competitor. As regards the other branches of Swedish industrial art, many
years passed before they experienced a similar revival for, as a matter of
fact, it was under the influence of the great artistic reformation which,
originating in England, commenced its triumphal march through the whole
of the civilized world, towards the end of last century, that- Swedish
industrial art was first given a really artistic direction.
Antependium by The Friends of Art Needle-work.
Cathedral of Lund.
Swedishcabinet-making has long been known for its good, sound work.
As regards the designs employed, the system of copying, or applying,
ancient, historical patterns, which was a distinctive feature of the latter
part of the 19th century has, under the influence of the artistic renaissance
of our own days been succeded by free, individual creations. In Sweden, as
in other countries, it has been artists and in the first place, architects that
have headed this new movement. Ragnar Östberg, Carl Westman, Axel
Lindegren, Lars Wahlman, and Elis Benehert (lately deceased), all of
whom possess original and personal talents, are some of the principal names
that should be mentioned in this connection. A special place is occupied
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